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Shigaite and Kainite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Moderately flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.32
2.15
1.5 Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Not Available

Shigaite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite and Kainite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Shigaite and Kainite chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.